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Parsa National Park
Parsa National Park is a national park in Nepal, covering 499 km² (193 sq mi). It is the #9 largest of Nepal's 13 national parks.
- Area
- 499 km²
- IUCN
- IV: Habitat/Species Management Area
- Nearest airport
- PHH · 86 km
Nearest airports to Parsa National Park
- 1 PHH86 kmstraight line
- 2 PKR89 kmstraight line
- 3 BWA91 kmstraight line
More about Parsa National Park
Parsa National Park is one of 13 national parks in Nepal. It covers 499 km² (49,900 ha) — about 64% of the size of New York City, making it the #9 largest national park in Nepal (3.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
It is listed in IUCN category IV: Habitat/Species Management Area — managed to protect particular habitats or species.
Visiting Parsa National Park
The closest airport is Pokhara International Airport (PHH), about 86 km away — around 1 h 51 min by car; alternatively Pokhara Domestic Airport (PKR, 89 km). Other national parks within reach include Chitwan National Park (932 km²), Valmiki National Park (898 km²), Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park (158 km²) and Langtang National Park (1,710 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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